Advanced
Connecting Your Domain
Set up a custom domain or CraftLands subdomain for your Minecraft server in minutes using DNS A and SRV records—no extra tools required.
Creating an A Record
On your DNS page, add an A Record. Choose either a root domain or a subdomain.
Custom Domain
- Type: A
- Name:
@
- IPv4 address: Your server IP (e.g. 203.0.113.45)
- TTL: Auto
Custom Subdomain
- Type: A
- Name:
Your prefix (e.g. play)
- IPv4 address: Your server IP (e.g. 203.0.113.45)
- TTL: Auto
Click Add Record when you’re done.
Creating an SRV Record
If you don’t have a dedicated IP you need to add an SRV Record:
- Service:
_minecraft
- Protocol:
_tcp
- Name:
Your prefix or @
- Priority:
5
- Weight:
0
- Port: Your server port (e.g. 25565)
- Target:
Full host (e.g. play.example.com or example.com)
Click Add Record.
2. Use a CraftLands Subdomain
- Open Subdomain Settings
- In Network → Subdomains.
- Click Create Subdomain
- Under Domain, pick your main domain (e.g.
fastserver.host
). - In the SubDomain field, type what you want (e.g.
smp
forsmp.fastserver.host
).
- Under Domain, pick your main domain (e.g.
- Save and Apply
- Click Create Subdomain.
That’s it, your domain is now live and pointing at your CraftLands server.```